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A passer-by walks past logos of the G7 summit in Evian, central-eastern France on June 10, 2026.
A passer-by walks past logos of the G7 summit in Evian, central-eastern France on June 10, 2026.`
Economy

Trump faces G7 after year of trade wrath, diplomatic bluster

The summit in France will bring the US face-to-face with France, Germany, Canada, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom.

5 hours ago
Tech

Anthropic disables top-tier AI models after US order limiting foreign access

Anthropic's relationship with the government ruptured this year after it refused to allow the US military to use its AI models for domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons systems, responded by the government by putting Anthropic on a supply chain blacklist, set to take effect later in the year.

7 hours ago
Companies

US Justice Department clears Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros

'The extensive investigatory record reviewed by the Division suggests that the impact of the transaction will be to increase competition across the media and entertainment ecosystem, with benefits for American consumers and workers,' DOJ said.

11 hours ago

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Companies

Indosat partners with Nokia and NVIDIA to strengthen Indonesia's readiness for the AI era

Despite ongoing efforts to bridge Indonesia's digital divide, robust digital infrastructure remains critical to unlocking the full potential of the country's digital economy.

13 hours ago
Economy premium

Fuel price hike puts further strain on workers, economy

The most recent fuel price hike puts further strain on middle class consumers by driving up commuting costs and adding to overall inflation at a time when many workers are struggling with dim employment prospects.

14 hours ago
Regulations premium

Export SOE won’t take over commodity shipments, Danantara says

Despite its good intentions to curb under-invoicing, the export centralization plan is seen as being rolled out prematurely.

1 day ago
Markets

Danantara draws over $4.6 billion in orders for debut dollar bond

The demand allowed Danantara Investment Management to tighten final price guidance to 5.35 percent for the five-year notes and 5.95 percent for the 10-year notes, according to a separate updated term sheet seen by Reuters.

1 day ago
Companies premium

Prabowo backs Kalla Group’s $3.9b power plant investment

The Kalla Group currently operates hydroelectric power plants with a combined capacity of around 1,500 megawatts (MW) and is preparing to add another 2,000 MW through new projects, including gas-fired plants. 

1 day ago
tech

Anthropic disables top-tier AI models after US order limiting foreign access

Anthropic's relationship with the government ruptured this year after it refused to allow the US military to use its AI models for domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons systems, responded by the government by putting Anthropic on a supply chain blacklist, set to take effect later in the year.

7 hours ago
tech

Russell Young of British School Jakarta brings CPR training to schools

17-year old Russell James Young finds purpose through his initiative Beatkeepers Collective in an effort to decrease death rates in emergency situations related to cardiovascular-related events, fostering a new generation of first aid responders.

4 days ago
tech

The vitality of volcanoes: a new method in the fight against stunting

Jadrianna Sutrisno, 16-year-old student from Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS), examines the correlation between soil used for agriculture complemented by volcanic ash, and the statistics of stunting in each province.

1 week ago
tech

Anthropic calls for pause of global AI development

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic suggested Thursday a global pause on building the most powerful AI systems as the latest models are beginning to show signs they could escape human control.

1 week ago
tech

UK allows websites to opt out of Google AI search

Website publishers, particularly media outlets, claim that artificial intelligence models take their content without compensation.

1 week ago
tech

EU to unveil plan to wean itself off US, Asia tech

The EU will set out on Wednesday how the 27-country bloc hopes to slash its dependence on American and Asian technology, and favor European digital alternatives.

1 week ago
tech

From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprint

China's central bank is making a broad push to increase the use of digital yuan at home and abroad, several industry sources said, setting Beijing on a different – and potentially competing – path from the United States in shaping the future of money.

2 weeks ago
companies

US Justice Department clears Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros

'The extensive investigatory record reviewed by the Division suggests that the impact of the transaction will be to increase competition across the media and entertainment ecosystem, with benefits for American consumers and workers,' DOJ said.

11 hours ago
companies

Indosat partners with Nokia and NVIDIA to strengthen Indonesia's readiness for the AI era

Despite ongoing efforts to bridge Indonesia's digital divide, robust digital infrastructure remains critical to unlocking the full potential of the country's digital economy.

13 hours ago
companies

Danantara launches dollar bond, eyes $1 billion, sources say

The investment arm of Danantara has launched a US dollar bond in five- and 10-year tranches and is targeting about US$500 million for each tranche, three sources with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.

2 days ago
companies

Eden joins WOW Group to strengthen capabilities in influencer marketing

The merger was exercised amid the increased needs for brands on a more integrated marketing solution. 

2 days ago
markets

Danantara draws over $4.6 billion in orders for debut dollar bond

The demand allowed Danantara Investment Management to tighten final price guidance to 5.35 percent for the five-year notes and 5.95 percent for the 10-year notes, according to a separate updated term sheet seen by Reuters.

1 day ago
markets

Stocks drop, oil rises as Iran and rate worries dog traders

Fresh worries about the Middle East ceasefire and the prospect of a US interest rate hike hit stocks and oil prices Thursday, following a rollercoaster week for markets that has sent shivers through trading floors.

2 days ago
markets

Rout in Seoul stocks leads Asian losses as AI tech rally hits wall

Seoul's Kospi stock index dived more than 8 percent to lead a rout across Asia on Monday as tech firms were hammered and strong US jobs data fueled bets on a Federal Reserve interest rate hike.

5 days ago
markets

China, Hong Kong stocks hit two-month lows but investors see buying opportunity

China and Hong Kong stocks slid to their lowest levels in two months on Monday, tracking a global tech selloff, but pared losses by midday with some investors using the correction as a buying opportunity.

5 days ago
markets

Dollar climbs to two-month peak as Fed hike bets ramp up

The dollar was perched near a two-month high on Monday after a blowout US jobs report sent traders ramping up bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike this year, while the yen teetered further into the intervention zone.

5 days ago
markets

BI, Finance Ministry agree to boost asset yields to aid rupiah

Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Finance Ministry on Saturday agreed to increase yields on Indonesian assets to attract portfolio inflows and support the rupiah, after the currency hit record ​lows in the past few weeks.

6 days ago

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